Cambridge UCU unequivocally condemns all racism within our university and in the world at large. We are particularly dismayed to see how Dr Nathan Cofnas, Leverhulme Early Career Fellow at Emmanuel College and the Faculty of Philosophy of the University…
Motions carried at CUCU EGM, 29 November
The following motions were passed at the CUCU EGM on 29 November Support Dr Doseline Kiguru in receiving a visa for her child Cambridge UCU notes that: Dr Doseline Kiguru was offered a permanent lectureship at Bristol University but has…
Priya Gopal, ‘Why Do I Strike?’ – Rally Speech, 17 February
At our lunchtime rally on Thursday, CUCU’s Priya Gopal gave this barnstorming speech on why we’re out on strike again, and why our action is so vital: First of all, a big shoutout to all of you here and all…
Cambridge UCU Statement on Institutional Racism in Higher Education
Cambridge UCU stands in solidarity with staff and students who face deeply embedded and largely unacknowledged racism at the University of Cambridge. We stand with students and staff who have been working at every level to name and challenge the…
CUCU statement on Christchurch attacks
We offer our heartfelt support and solidarity to the families and communities devastated by the mass murder of worshippers at mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. We stand alongside our Muslim sisters and brothers against Islamophobia, in our community in Cambridge…
Standing together to oppose Islamophobia
Standing together to oppose Islamophobia and racism in Cambridge and beyond We are appalled by the hate messages which have recently circulated online and have been posted as letters to Muslim homes in some areas of the UK. This vile…